{"id":1190505,"date":"2026-09-07T00:14:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T00:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1190505\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T00:14:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T00:14:50","slug":"six-events-for-literary-lovers-in-bristol-this-autumn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1190505\/","title":{"rendered":"Six events for literary lovers in Bristol this autumn"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Gina Nevin, <\/strong>second year business with innovation<\/p>\n

Bristol is often touted as one of England\u2019s most culture-rich cities. And the literary scene is no exception!<\/p>\n

But a book habit can get expensive fast\u2026 <\/p>\n

So, we have rounded up some low-cost (and some free!) writing, poetry and book events coming up in September and October. <\/p>\n

\"\"“A person holding a book” | Anotherxlife \/ unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n

Bristol New Writers Festivals, New for 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bristol New Writers Festival is a not-for-profit initiative. Over two days, there are workshops, poetry open mics and interviews with authors.<\/p>\n

You can buy tickets to one or all seven of the events; prices range from free to \u00a315. <\/p>\n

When: 5th and 6th of September <\/p>\n

Where: Bristol Folk House <\/p>\n

Price: Free to \u00a315 <\/p>\n

Book Bristol New Writers Festival tickets <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"“Old Bookshop” | Epigram \/ Mary Allen<\/p>\n

Cr-afternoons<\/strong><\/p>\n

Having only been open for a few months, the Book Cellar already has tons of events – including five bookclubs. But if you\u2019re in the mood for something a little different, they also host a crafteroon on the second Sunday of each month. Bring whatever you\u2019re working on at the moment and enjoy the atmosphere!<\/p>\n

When: Sunday, 13th of September and 11th of October at 14:00 <\/p>\n

Where: The Book Cellar<\/p>\n

Price: Free <\/p>\n

Keep up-to-date with The Book Cellar\u2019s craft event <\/a><\/p>\n

Raise the Bar: UK Poetry All-Stars<\/strong><\/p>\n

A night of exceptional live poetry, hosted by Danny Carlo Pandolfi, with appearances from Jordan Stephens, Hollie McNish, Muni Pilgrim and more. See the full line up.<\/a><\/p>\n

When: Sunday, 27th of September, 19:00 to 21:30 <\/p>\n

Where: Bristol Beacon <\/p>\n

Price: \u00a316.80 (student concession) <\/p>\n

Book tickets to UK Poetry All-Stars <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"“Pile of open Paperback Books” | G\u00fclfer ERG\u0130N \/ Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n

Books on Photography (BOP) Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n

This annual event from The Martin Parr Foundation sees publishers, photographers and exhibitors come together to celebrate all things photo-books! The 2026 programme schedule is yet to be announced but previous BOP fairs have seen appearances from the Podcast \u2018Photoslut\u2019, first editions of artists\u2019s books, and plenty of food. <\/p>\n

When: Saturday 17th of October at 10:00 to 18:00 pm and Sunday 18th of October at 10:00 to 16:00 <\/p>\n

Where: Paintworks Event Space and Martin Parr Foundation <\/p>\n

Price: Free entry, \u00a34 to attend an artist talk <\/p>\n

Keep up with Books of Photography on Instagram <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"“Assorted books” | Ed Robertson \/ unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n

Midnight Book Launch of A Court of Thorns and Roses Six<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gather at Waterstones for a fantasy ball for the midnight launch of Sarah J Maas\u2019 sixth instalment of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. They promise a costume competition, ballroom and, of course, the book. <\/p>\n

When: Monday, 26th of October at 22:00 to 00:00 <\/p>\n

Where: Waterstones, Bristol Galleries <\/p>\n

Price: \u00a37 admission or \u00a330 (includes a copy of the book)<\/p>\n

Book tickets to the Fantasy Ball <\/a><\/p>\n

Bristol Girl Book Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bristol Girl\u2019s October book club is reading a classic – Twilight by Stephanie Meyer! They meet monthly, so you can look out for what else they\u2019re reading on City Girl Network.<\/a><\/p>\n

When: Monday, 19th of October at 18:30pm to 21:30pm <\/p>\n

Where: Ritorno Lounge <\/p>\n

Price: \u00a33 <\/p>\n

Book tickets to Bristol Girl’s October Book club<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"“A lamp and a book on a table” | Anna Zagranichna \/ unsplash<\/a>
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